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A new study reported by the BBC suggests that narcissistic traits, such as a high sense of self-importance tend to mellow with age, becoming more empathetic and agreeable. However, these traits don't completely disappear. The study, involving over 37,000 participants, found that those who were more narcissistic as children tended to remain that way as adults. Researchers identified three types of narcissistic behavior: agentic (craving admiration), antagonistic (seeing others as rivals), and neurotic (insecure and overly sensitive to criticism). The term "narcissist" is often misused as an insult, but clinically, it refers to a specific personality disorder marked by arrogance and selfishness. Although definitions can vary, common themes include an unshakeable belief in being better or more deserving than others.